Kent State College of Nursing Announces Second Jonas Scholar Award Recipient
Two-time alumna and current DNP student Nicole K. Lewis, MSN ’20, APRN, PMHNP-BC, was selected by Jonas Philanthropies, a leading national philanthropic supporter of graduate nursing education, as a 2020–22 Jonas Scholar Award Recipient. Lewis is the second Kent State University College of Nursing graduate student to receive this honor. A $15,000 grant from Jonas Philanthropies, along with $15,000 matched by the college, have funded Lewis’ scholarship.
Summer Project Exposes Nursing Undergrad to Advanced Levels of Research
Wayne Nieh is a third-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) student at Kent State University’s Geauga Campus. This past summer, he was a member of Kent State’s 2022 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), gathering data from patients’ family members at Summa Health in Akron.
SURE Program Students Assist Dr. Jo Dowell
Last summer, four undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Honors students, Mia Murphy, Melina Connell, Taylor Monturo and Mary Grace Vavruska, participated in nursing research with Dr. Jo Dowell as part of the Kent State University Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program.
KSU Nursing Student Named ‘Big Sister of the Year’
College of Nursing student Ashlee Frymier, ’09, has been selected as Big Sister of the Year by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Summit, Medina and Stark Counties.
FEATURED NEWS
Deanne Parr Achieves Nursing Dream
As a child, Deanne Parr, ’22, dreamed of one day becoming a nurse. While a teenage pregnancy influenced her decision to drop out of high school, 14 years later and now a mother of two, her dream came true on a Friday night last May.
Alum Returns Home to Serve Community
For Deandra Loza, MSN ’10, RN, CMSRN, CIC, clinical educator at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in Chardon, Ohio, her academic and professional careers have taken her many different places, focusing on different aspects of nursing.
Homecoming Photo Album
We welcomed back our alumni on Oct. 1, asking them to join us in the Homecoming Parade. View photos from the event below!
CON Welcomes Two Full-time Faculty
Jake Nicholson and Kimberly Haag joined Kent State University College of Nursing’s full-time faculty this fall.
Sisters Provide Lifesaving Aid at Clutch Lanes
Nicole Bechter, ’22, a KSU nursing graduate, and her sister Lindsey worked as volleyball referees at Clutch Lanes in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio over the summer. Little did they know their medical training would be needed one evening in June.
Giving Tuesday 2022: Support Undergrad Nursing Study Abroad
There is a light inside every Golden Flash, and it is our responsibility to shine that light on others. As Kent State’s most generous annual tradition, Giving Tuesday encourages us to reflect on our experiences and shine our light to make our communities Forever Brighter. This Giving Tuesday offers the opportunity to support the Undergrad Nursing Study Abroad Fund, which provides access and experiences for students who may otherwise not be able to participate. Giving Tuesday at Kent State runs from Nov. 1-29 with special matches and incentives each week that can amplify your impact.
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